With a changing climate, Australia is experiencing more frequent and intense bushfires, and combined with an ageing population, recent research has highlighted the need for periodic health surveillance for older…

SafeWork NSW recently issued a safety alert highlighting the dangers of working with nut butter mill machines with accessible moving parts. The alert was issued following an incident in which…

The South Australian government recently released a road safety guide for employers to reduce the number of workers being killed or injured on South Australian roads. With vehicle use the…

A major overhaul of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code is underway to address gaps, incorporate best practices, and manage new risks to keep the transportation of dangerous goods safe. Driven…

Reducing the number of falls from heights will be a key area of focus for SafeWork NSW in its new five-year strategic plan. The regulator said falls from heights remain one…

Fatigue plays a crucial role in road crashes, but a fatigue risk management specialist says it is seriously under-reported and not recognised as a contributing factor to many crashes. A…

NT WorkSafe recently issued a warning to businesses and workers to check the accreditation of assessors before paying for high risk work licence training. The warning comes after NT WorkSafe…

SafeWork SA recently announced that it carried out an inspection campaign focused on vehicle hoist safety across auto workshops following an alarming number of safety issues. The audits of 72…

  Shifting to a 5-day working week in the construction industry could lead to workers turning to unregulated grey sector projects, potentially exposing them to higher safety risks and compounding…

Three separate incidents involving mine vehicle collisions has drawn the attention of the New South Wales Resources Regulator.   The first incident occurred when a laden dump truck and a…